Yes, those pork chops are probably safe to eat.
But that doesn’t mean you should.
Look inside your average Southerner’s freezer and you’ll probably find a lot more than ice cream.
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Here are a few signs your frozen food may be past its prime.
Vegetables may pale in color.
Toprevent freezer burn, eliminating as much air as possible when you’re storing the food.
Plastic freezer bags do a better job of this than storage containers.
(Okay, maybe not if you consider a pint a single serving.)
Large ice crystals or a thick layer of ice are a sign that the food will not taste fresh.
USDA.Freezing and Food Safety.
